Minnesota Lakes and RiversA Boating and Fishing Paradise!
The sparkling, sky-blue waters of Minnesota lakes and rivers provide much of the recreational opportunity for which our state is famous.One lake and one river are the two most famous of Minnesota's bodies of water. Lake Superior, one of the great lakes, is known as our "inland sea." It's North Shore area provides a wealth of recreational opportunity. The Mississippi River, born in Itasca State Park is the mythic river that travels the length of our nation to the Gulf of Mexico.
For many people, Minnesota's fishing lakes
are the primary attraction. There are hundreds of lake resorts in Minnesota that cater to the needs of fishermen (and women) and offer guided trips to the best fishing spots. Minnesota lakes and rivers, include the legendary Mississippi River that is born here, our "inland sea," Lake Superior, and thousands of other bodies of water. Our abundant water resource is a huge part of what makes Minnesota so attractive and so much fun! Minnesota Lakes10,000 Lakes, is that possible?Actually, Minnesota has 11,842 lakes that are greater than 10 acres in size. If you are not familiar with Minnesota, how can you choose a lake vacation spot among so many possibilities? As a starting point, some of our most popular lakes are:
A lake is the landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth's eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.
~Henry David Thoreau Minnesota RiversMinnesota's rivers and streams are the water trails that offer thousands of miles of scenic canoeing & kayaking. More than 30 water trails flow through more than 4000 river miles of Minnesota.Some of Minnesota's major rivers include:
A river seems a magic thing. A magic, moving, living part of the earth itself . . ." ~Laura Gilpin Information about Minnesota Rivers
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